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Northampton, PA—18067

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$338,000
2.7% YoY Growth
Household Income
$90,000
39.0% YoY Growth
Days on Market
25
38.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
2.5%
Median Rent
$1,680
2.9% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,120
1.7% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,420
22.5% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,200
6.4% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Northampton, PA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Northampton, PA is $338,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.7%. This indicates that home prices in Northampton, PA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.5%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$338,0002.7%
Single Family $338,0002.4%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
    		$248,0005.1%
    3 Bed
    		$334,0002.5%
    4 Bed
    		$437,0001.9%
    5 Bed $436,5694.3%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.9%
    1 Bedroom
    5.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    16.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    57.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    14.6%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.8%

    Rental Trends — Northampton, PA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Northampton, PA is $1,770, with a year-over-year rent change of 2.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Northampton, PA is 1-bedrooms: $1,180, 2-bedrooms: $1,450, 3-bedrooms: $2,170, 4-bedrooms: $2,340. The most common rental property sizes in Northampton, PA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 34.5% and 32.6% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,680$1,770
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $1,120$1,180
    2 Bed Rent $1,420$1,450
    3 Bed Rent $2,200$2,170
    4 Bed Rent $2,400$2,340
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    5.8%
    1 Bedroom
    19.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    32.6%
    3 Bedrooms
    34.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    6.3%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.4%

    Property Listings — Northampton, PA

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Northampton, PA is 24. This is a decrease of -7.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 9.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$382,000-8.0%
    Listing Count
    		4252.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.2%52.0%
    Days on Market
    		25-38.0%
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    Demographics — Northampton, PA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Northampton, PA has a population of 19,500, which has increased by 7.3% over the past 5 years. Northampton, PA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.5% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 26.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 11.2% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		19,5007.3%
    % Under 18
    		18.5%-15.1%
    % Seniors
    		21.6%15.5%
    % WFH
    		11.2%103.6%
    % w/ College Degree
    		26.7%9.0%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Northampton, PA is a predominantly white area, with 85.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Northampton, PA is hispanic, making up 10.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.9% of the population in Northampton, PA, and this percentage has increased by 22.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		85.0%-3.6%
    % Black
    		1.1%-52.2%
    % Hispanic
    		10.4%79.3%
    % Asian
    		1.3%-7.1%
    % Foreign Born
    		4.9%22.5%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Northampton, PA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 349 mortgage originations in Northampton, PA, of which 76.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 65.0%, with 31.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Northampton, PA. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 16.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		349
    % Conventional Loans
    		76.0%
    % Government Loans
    		24.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		3.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		16.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Northampton, PA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Northampton, PA under the Section 8 program is 13.2%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Northampton, PA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		257
    Total Units Section 8
    		257
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		13.2%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		77.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$70$1,120$1,190
    2 Bedroom$60$1,420$1,480
    3 Bedroom-$310$2,200$1,890
    4 Bedroom-$430$2,400$1,970

    Affordability — Northampton, PA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.3
    Median Home Price$338,000
    Median Household Income$90,000

    Northampton, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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